On this channel are ACSI’s four podcasts:
Sharpening Kingdom Leaders, with President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor.
Grafted Together, with Chief Ministry Officer Jerry Nelson.
Student Leadership & Learning, with SLL Director Emily Pigott.
The Flourishing Journey, with Director of Leadership Programs Dr. Edward Bunn.
ACSI’s podcasts aim to equip Christian school educators and strengthen you in your calling to impact the next generation for Christ. On a weekly basis, you can hear interviews, stories, research, and more. These podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework.
Watch these episodes on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@associationofchristianscho4983/featured
Grafted Together Ep 80: Kingdom Athletics Series: The Seven Enemies of Greatness
Billy Sparacio rejoins the Grafted Together Podcast for the third part of the Kingdom Athletics Series, discussing how coaches in both Christian and public schools can look beyond scoreboard wins to intentionally cultivate character, leadership, and faith in athletes.
See the 7 enemies of greatness (and how to defeat them) document here: https://www.acsi.org/docs/default-source/communication---engagement/podcasts/7-enemies
This is the third part of the Kingdom Athletics Series; Parts 1 and 2 are episodes 76 and 77 of the Grafted Together Podcast.
Guest bio: Billy Sparacio has served for 17 years as an Athletic Director which includes oversight of multiple sport programs at the Middle and High School levels. In 2008 he launched a High School Athletic Program from the ground up with less than 100 high school students. Billy not only led the Athletic Program but he was responsible for raising capital for multi-million dollar athletic facilities. Under his leadership and commitment to excellence some 14 years later this culminated into a Football State Championship victory and the school was awarded the Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup and the Carey E. McDonald Award in Class 3A given to the Overall Florida Athletic Program of the Year.
5 Oct 2026
Stronger Together Ep 21: Dr. Larry Taylor on Christian Education Advocacy at the PPA Summit
Dr. Larry Taylor, ACSI President & CEO, gave a presentation at the recent ACSI Public Policy & Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. on how, and why, we advocate for Christ-centered education. This episode is the majority of that presentation, plus a quick summary of the ACSI Convene network.
Learn more at acsi.org/convene
28 Sept 2026
Grafted Together Ep 79: From Clean Water to the Living Water: Christian Education by Immersion
Chad McDaniel with WorldVision joins Jerry Nelson to discuss how students learn not just by hearing but by witnessing, practicing, and connecting lessons to real-life circumstances.
View the Walk for Water School Guide here: https://www.acsi.org/docs/default-source/communication---engagement/podcasts/walk-for-water-school-guide.pdf
Chad McDaniel leads World Vision’s efforts to serve Christian schools across the U.S., helping schools connect faith, learning, and meaningful action. With a background in pastoral ministry, coaching, and nonprofit engagement, Chad is passionate about helping students move from simply learning about the needs of the world to discovering how they can respond. He works with school leaders and educators to create engaging, on-campus learning opportunities that help students put their faith into action.
Website: https://www.worldvisionphilanthropy.org/christian-school-partnerships
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